Enjoying the Summer Heat By Lauren Hanna, Founder of Sonic Yoga

Namaste,

The peak of summer is upon us.  The key to enjoying the summer heat and using it to your advantage is to find the counterpose, by learning to cool your body down to balance the outer heat. 

Visit us at Sonic where the teachers will be sure to take advantage of the outer heat to open your body in deep and powerful ways, but will always follow the practice with a cooling savasana to bring the body back to balance.

When you are out and about enjoying the summer heat be sure to jump in the water, or drink cooling hydrating drinks to keep your body energized.  Also try this amazing Rose Water which you can store in your fridge and it can help to cool and refresh you at any point during your day!

What is Rosewater 

Rosewater is exactly as it sounds, roses + water. It gives you all the benefits of water plus the bonus of the anti-inflammatory and hydrating advantages of rose. Plus it smells divine.   It is also calming and cooling and helps to reduce heat and pacify Pitta. 

What are the benefits of rosewater?

  • balances pitta dosa
  • helps balance the pH of skin
  • soothes skin irritation
  • reduces redness (has anti-inflammatory properties!)
  • opens the heart chakra

How to Use Rosewater:

Eye Wash:  As a way to calm Pitta dosa and calm the mind. 

Skin Toner – by and far this is the #1 way I like to use it. 

In the bath – I’ll add about a cup to my bath water for extra hydration and relaxation from the scent.

Natural Perfume–  This is a natural version that doesn’t have the hormone disrupting chemicals of many conventional perfumes. 

Room Mister –  Spray it on your sheets and towels so they smell great. 

Face refresher/Make-up setter – Spray this on your face for a little pick me up. 

How to Make Rose Water

Ingredients:  

7 Organic Roses:  red or pink are best to have that pretty red/pink color 

Distilled Water: Enough to cover the petals or about 1.5 liters

  1. Remove the petals and run them under luke warm water to wash away any dirt or debris.
  2. Add petals to a large pot and add just enough distilled water to cover petals. No more or your rose water will be diluted.
  3. Over medium to low heat bring the water to a simmer and cover the pot.
  4. Let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the petals are pale.
  5. Strain to separate the petals from the water. 
  6. Discard the petals and place the water in a glass jar to store.

7. You can also place it in a spray bottle to use as a face or room mist.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. 

Sending you blessings for a cool and balanced summer filled with 

ease and bliss. 

 Join me for a meditation on the chakras to awaken your infinite potential on July 18th at 8pm

Blessings,

Lauren

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